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GenIIIDak
Dodge Dakota
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5/04/2006
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I'm planning on cranking the torsion bars to level out the truck. The problem is, I don't know how to. =P
Anyone care to explain to me a bit? I've never done it before/never seen it done.
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MadDSnarE
Dodge Dakota
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5/05/2006
13:56:49
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Not sure this is going to be any help...but I've wanted to crank mine for some while now, I've just neglected it. A good friend of mine showed me and explained to me how to do it. If you follow the torsion bar from the front of the truck, to where it ends parellel to the doors, there is a bolt. Apparently, just crank the puppies to where your heart desires. I've been told by some that it's better to do it with the truck off the ground, but then how do you know if it's sitting how ya want? Either way I suppose. Also, an alignment might be necessary after playing around with the torsion bars.
Hope that helps in the least bit
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Paul
Dodge Dakota
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5/05/2006
19:40:16
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He's pretty much correct, its a pretty straight forward thing to do, just add some shackles or blocks or an add a leaf to level out the back. Usually 2.5 turns should do the trick, Depending on YOUR truck alittle more or less may work out. Also when getting your truck relaligned make sure to tell them not to adjust the torsion bars after you just cranked them!
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MadDSnarE
Dodge Dakota
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5/07/2006
18:20:50
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My truck actually sits 1.5" lower on the driver side, that's why I want to crank it a bit. My local Alignment shop told me $20 and they'd do it. I suppose if you didn't want to do it, you could check your local alignment shop.
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shatto
Dodge Dakota
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5/07/2006
22:17:08
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take your wife out.
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MadDSnarE
Dodge Dakota
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5/07/2006
23:50:43
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If that wife remark was made towards me...I have one word to make you look like an idiot: Single.
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Paul
Dodge Dakota
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5/08/2006
11:46:49
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Funny shatto but wife jokes are quite uncalled for.
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Moser
Dodge Dakota
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5/08/2006
21:10:32
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If that truck sits 1 1/2" lower on the driver's side, it can't be from the wife. My lady knows she belongs in the passenger seat.
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shatto
Dodge Dakota
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5/08/2006
23:10:28
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just a joke no harm intended. it was just the first thing on my mind lol
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Biggz
Dodge Dakota
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6/13/2006
16:43:16
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I have a 88 dodge dakota 4x4, and i wondered if the torsion bar crank would be the same or different from the newer ones, this is my first truck and i plan on putting 31" super swamper TSL's on it. and how high will it lift the front?, thanks for the info, Quade
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Bucket
GenII
6/13/2006
19:32:34
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should lift it an inch and a half, maybe two inches tops,swampers are nice tires,they measure big though.
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Biggz
Dodge Dakota
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6/13/2006
21:31:33
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ok, i just got back from a lil atv ride through my pond, i looked at the torsion bars, but i didnt find any place to crank them where they end at the doors, its inside of a cross member and there is no way to get a wrench in there to torque them... any answers?
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Bucket
GenII
6/14/2006
10:03:27
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From what i remember the bolts are up inside the crossmember, my crossmember was so damaged i had to cut away a patch of it to get to the bolts to tighten the torsion bars,yours might be pinched together too tight for a socket to fit you might need to figure out how to spread the crossmember a little bit to get the socket in.
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89dak4x4
Dodge Dakota
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6/14/2006
13:07:47
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Biggz 31inch SS will still rub some with the bars cranked you will need a body lift to keep them from rubing.
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Biggz
Dodge Dakota
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6/14/2006
21:46:25
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I already have a body lift on, i just need to level out my truck, i think im just gonna take it to the local shop and have them do it so i dont screw it up, lol
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tyler
Dodge Dakota
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7/03/2006
14:41:40
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hi i see all the info about torsion bars.and i own a 92 dakota with a manual trans 4x4 and i was wondering how much lift i can get if i cranked the torsion bars all the way.also let me know if im goin to need to change my shocks too thanks and feel free to e-mail me about anything to do with the truck that may help me.
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tyler
Dodge Dakota
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7/03/2006
15:32:44
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lol ops i for got to leave my e-mail addy it is manshorty@hotmail.com and thanks for anyinfo u give me
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Paul
Dodge Dakota
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7/03/2006
19:56:45
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From what i have heard on here you can get about 3.5" of lift. BUT IT WILL WEAR PARTS OUT EXTREMELY QUICK, and the ride will be really really rough. Anything on the front end WILL wear out prematurely, If your willing to have your truck in the shop more than having it on the trails don't do it. Just do what has been described in the above posts
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tyler
Dodge Dakota
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7/04/2006
15:41:52
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thanks muchly
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Mikey
Dodge Dakota
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7/10/2006
15:08:25
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I cranked my torsion bars almost to the limit and I only got between 1.5-2" of lift from the front and put a 2" lift blocks in the rear. Of course I also got an alignment right after, and everything only cost me 150$.
Yes, it does ride a little rougher, not too bad though.
It sure beats spending 1700$ on a 3" lift.
Nothing wearing prematurely yet(lifted for 6 months).
99' 5.2 4x4 slt 31-10.5 pro comp mudders and some extras
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Kowalski
GenIII
7/10/2006
15:12:23
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No premature wear on mine either - cranked almost 2" for about 5 years; and as you can see, it sometimes carries a bit of extra weight in front.
Lead, follow, or get out of the way
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